BAIF Rural Innovation Centre (BRIC) at Urulikanchan, Pune in Maharashtra, the first-of-its-kind Rural Knowledge Centre in a peri-urban area, was inaugurated by Shri. Giriraj Singh, Hon. Union Minister for Textiles, on April 27, 2025…

The community-led climate actions of BAIF once again received national recognition! BAIF became a recipient of the prestigious JSW-The Times of India Earth Care Award among more than 1500 entries. The 12th edition of the awards, held on April 16, 2025 …

BAIF Napier Hybrid-26 (BNH-26) has been recommended by the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare, Government of India, for cultivation and release as an agricultural crop in Gujarat, Chhattisgarh, Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra…

Republic Day, a day of introspection, was celebrated by BAIF at its Head Office in Pune as well as in all its operational states. In Pune, Mr. Shrinivas Kulkarni, Group Vice President, Finance, hoisted the flag…

BAIF Livestock Technician, Sri. Bhaskar Padhan, is the proud recipient of the prestigious National Gopal Ratna Award for “Best Artificial Insemination Technician” for the year 2024. This award…

BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune, an accredited Observer Organization of the United Nations Convention on Biological Diversity (UNCBD), participated in the 16th meeting of the Conference of the Parties (COP16)…

Hon. President of India, Smt. Droupadi Murmu conferred the 5th National Water Awards 2023 for “Best Civil Society” on BAIF Development Research Foundation, Pune today at Vigyan Bhavan, New Delhi…

Prime Minister Shri. Narendra Modi launched the ‘Unified Genomic Chip’ – ‘Gau’ chip for cattle and ‘Mahish’ chip for buffaloes at Pohara Devi, Washim, Maharashtra, thereby heralding….

Global food nutrition giant – Nutricia International Private Limited (Danone) and BAIF Development Research Foundation announced a three-year programme to train about 5,000 smallholder…

BAIF Development Research Foundation, an organisation working at Pan-India level in rural development, with special focus on genetic improvement, health care and systematic herd…

A MoU was signed between BAIF Development Research Foundation and Tata Chemicals Limited (TCL) to advance the production of Spineless Cactus and Hybrid Napier, as a part of its effort to drive sustainable agricultural solutions….

The 58th Foundation Day of BAIF was celebrated by BAIF Offices in all the operational areas in 15 states on August 24 with pride and joy….

There is a need to promote bamboo-based rural enterprises to generate employment in villages, stated Dr. Anil Kakodkar, former Chairman of Atomic Energy Commission of India and presently…

Dr. Manibhai Desai, a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and a messiah of the rural poor, walked tall in the development world. His charismatic and legendary leadership…

.Let’s Green Up to Cool Down this Earth Day! BAIF pledges to continue its efforts to green Mother Earth through enteric methane emissions reduction, soil health…

On March 11, 2024, Shri. Giriraj Singh, Hon. Union Minister for Rural Development and Panchayati Raj, Government of India, inaugurated the first of its kind…

January 26, 2024. Unbridled Patriotism, Pride and Passion marked the 75 th celebration of India’s Republic Day at BAIF Head Office in Pune….

The five-nation One CGIAR Initiative – Nature+: Nature Positive Solutions in India inched ahead with the launch of the Circular Bioeconomy Innovation Hub (CBE-IH) as…

BAIF and other Civil Society Organisations have a major role in facilitating local individuals and entities to avail of green credits. Broadening of the…

The Indian Council of Agricultural Research, New Delhi, the apex agricultural research institution in the country, has approved and recognised BAIF Development Research Foundation as a Voluntary Centre on Millets (Finger Millets)…

BAIF has adopted a Pro-Soil approach in all its land-based programmes. Based on this focus on Nature, BAIF has been implementing programmes with smart soil and water management practices which…

BAIF has been functioning as a coveted study centre for Management students pursuing their post-graduation in Rural Management for many years. IRMA, Anand, a premier Institute for Rural Management in India, deputed…

BAIF Development Research Foundation signed an MoU with the Directorate of Animal Husbandry & Veterinary Services, Fisheries & Animal Resources Development Department, Government…

The birth centenary of Shri. Arvind Mafatlal, former Chairman of BAIF, was celebrated in Chitrakoot and Mumbai with quiet dignity and in perfect synchronisation with the simple lif …

Dr. T.R. Sharma, Deputy Director General – Crop Sciences, ICAR, New Delhi chaired the inaugural session. While highlighting the highest milkproducing states such as Rajasthan, Uttar Pradesh…

The 57 Foundation Day of BAIF was celebrated on August 24, 2023 at BAIF Central Research Station at Urulikanchan near Pune. Mrs. Ritu Chhabria, Managing Trustee, Mukul Madhav Foundation…

An MoU was signed between National Dairy Development Board and BAIF Development Research Foundation on the 57th Foundation Day of BAIF on August 24, 2023 for promotion of collaborative…

India stepped into its 77th Independence Day after completing 76 years of independence.  The day also marked the culmination of the nationwide enthusiastic celebration of “Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav”…

In line with its mission of rehabilitation of rural communities, BAIF has always stepped forward to provide immediate relief to families affected by various natural calamities in…

The more than five-decades-old association between BAIF and Godavari Cooperative Milk Union, Kopargaon which has always been marked by mutual understanding…